Scroll down to the section and click the plus ( + ) sign.
If adding manually, select as the condition type.
: Do not put x265 in the "Must Contain" box unless you want to strictly block all x264 releases. Using "Preferred" allows Sonarr to grab an x264 version immediately and then "upgrade" to x265 later when it becomes available. sonarr prefer x265
If you are using or looking for specific JSON codes, it is highly recommended to follow the guides on ElfHosted or TRaSH Guides for the most up-to-date configuration templates. If you're interested, I can:
For the absolute best results, look into . This is a community-maintained repository of highly optimized Regex patterns for Sonarr and Radarr. Scroll down to the section and click the plus ( + ) sign
Set an (e.g., 100) so Sonarr stops searching once it finds an x265 file. Click Save .
For users seeking an optimized configuration without manual trial-and-error, the community-maintained repository provides meticulously tested JSON configurations for Sonarr. Using "Preferred" allows Sonarr to grab an x264
Find your new x265 (HEVC) format and enter a positive (e.g., 1000 ).